HB5141: Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To authorize funding for section 619 and part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
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This bill would authorize federal funding for two specific parts of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), a law that requires schools to provide special education services. Section 619 covers preschool services for children ages three to five with disabilities. Part C covers early intervention services for infants and toddlers under age three with disabilities. The bill is currently introduced in Congress, meaning it has been formally submitted but not yet assigned to a for review.
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HB5141: Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act
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Sponsors
Mark DeSaulnier
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (47)
Jared Huffman
Stephen Lynch
Raul Grijalva
Dina Titus
Judy Chu